Frigidaire FCRE305CAS, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ecord and Registration 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Cooking Recommendations 9 Before Setting Surface Controls 12 Setting Surface Controls 15 Before Setting Oven Controls 19 Setting Oven Controls 20 Care and Cleaning 25 Before You Call 31 Warranty 34 ...

Page 2: ...ation Serial plate location open lower oven drawer some models or storage drawer some models PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing Frigidaire Important This Use and Care Guide is part of our commit ment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship To ensure our ability to con...

Page 3: ... potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates installation operation maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard related Indicates a short informal reference something written down to assist the memory or for future reference WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT NOTE Save these instructions for future reference WARNING Tip Over Hazard A chil...

Page 4: ...ates install in accor dance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NPFA No 54 latest edition and National Electrical Code NFPA No 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements In Canada install in accordance with CAN CGA B149 1 and CAN CGA B149 2 and CSA Standard C22 1 Canadian Electrical code Part 1 latest editions and local electrical code requirements Install only per installati...

Page 5: ... any part of the appliance including the storage drawer lower broiler drawer warmer drawer or lower double oven Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance or on the back guards of ranges Children climbing on or near the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance The weight of a child on an open...

Page 6: ...ning and overheating of the appliance When heating fat or grease watch it closely Grease may catch fire if it becomes too hot Do not use water or flour on grease fires Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Cover the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda Use dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholders to...

Page 7: ... done to the cooktop Do not allow grease to accumulate around surface burners and drip bowls IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN Protective liners Do not use aluminum foil after market oven liners or any other materials or devices to line oven bottom oven racks or any other part of the appliance Only use aluminum as recommended for baking such as lining cookware or as a cover placed on food...

Page 8: ...e only by a qualified technician This reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance Always contact your dealer distributor service agent or manufacturer about problems or condi tions you do not understand Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified techni cian and an authorized repair service Know how to disconnect the power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in cas...

Page 9: ...keware cooks hotter than shiny bakeware Reduce the cooking temperature by 25 F 13 14 C when using dark bakeware Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter than shiny bakeware Glass is convenient as the same piece of bakeware can be used for cooking serving and storing food Reduce the cooking temperature by 25 F 13 14 C when using glass bakeware Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler th...

Page 10: ... Reduce amount of baking soda or baking powder in recipe Reduce rising time or punch down dough and allow it to rise twice Cooking Results Small adjustments may fix a problem with food not being as done as you like or more done than you like Result Recommendation Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommende...

Page 11: ...ith a broil pan insert designed to drain the fat from the food help avoid spatter and reduce smoking The broiler pan will catch grease spills and the insert helps prevent grease splatters If a broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance they may be purchased from Frigid aire com Cooking Tips ...

Page 12: ... will vary depending on base material Porcelain enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops Glass Slow heat conductor Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may scratch the glass Check for flatness by rotat ing a ruler across the bottom of the cookware see Figure 1 Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating eleme...

Page 13: ...y on the smoothtop surface without a cooking utensil is not recommended as difficult cleaning will result and foods may smoke and cause potential fire hazard Always lift cookware before moving on the ceramic glass cooktop Any cookware that has a rough or dirty bottom can scratch the ceramic cooktop Always start with clean cookware White glass cooktops only Due to the high intensity of heat generat...

Page 14: ...op elements The circles on the ceramic glass cooktop outline the size and type of element underneath The elements on your cooktop depend on the model A single radiant element has one circle A dual radiant element some models has two circles The dual radiant element may be set using only the smaller inner element or both inner and outer elements may be set to heat together for a larger surface Dual...

Page 15: ...r steam vegetables Medium Low 2 4 Keep foods cooking poach stew Low 1 Low temperature cooking Low LO Keep warm melt Table 1 Suggested radiant surface element settings Do not allow aluminum foil or ANY material that can melt to make contact with the ceramic glass cooktop If these items melt on the cooktop they will damage the ceramic cooktop IMPORTANT Figure 6 Single element knob Radiant surface el...

Page 16: ...ng at any time during cooking See Suggested radiant surface element settings on page 15 Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled sufficiently Do not place flammable items such as plastic salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on t...

Page 17: ... level Unlike the surface elements the warm zone will not glow red when it is hot To avoid burns always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the cooktop including the warm zone as cookware and plates will be hot Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched be...

Page 18: ...eter of the canner does not exceed 1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops and to center canners on the burner grates Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more quickly Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the water to a boil Once boiling is achieved reduce heat to lowes...

Page 19: ...k on the rack guides on both sides of oven walls Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back into place Be sure oven racks are level before using Figure 8 Oven vent Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil or any other material or liners to line the oven bottom walls racks or any other part of the range Doing so will alter the heat distribution produce poor baking re...

Page 20: ... timer Minimum and Maximum Setting Setting the Clock When the appliance is first plugged in or when the power supply to the appliance has been interrupted the display will flash 12 00 It is recommended to always set the clock for the correct time of day before using the appliance To set the clock 1 Press Set Clock once do not hold Set Clock key down 2 Within 5 seconds press and hold or until the c...

Page 21: ... to increase time in 10 minute increments The timer can be set for any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes 3 When the diesired timer setting is reached release the arrow key The timer will start counting down within a few seconds 4 When the set time expires the timer will sound a 3 second tone The display will show 00 00 until the timer is cancelled by pressing Timer On Off To ...

Page 22: ...es shiny pans are recommended for cakes cookies and muffins Do not open oven door often Opening the door will reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase cook time Do not leave oven light on while baking To set Bake 1 Press Bake appears in the display 2 Within 5 seconds press or The display will show 350 F 177 C The temperature can then be adjusted in 5 F 1 C increments 3 When a key is rel...

Page 23: ...broil or for LO broil Most foods may be broiled at the HI broil setting 4 For optimum results preheat Broil for 5 minutes before adding food Broil with oven door open to stop position 5 Place the insert on the broil pan if equipped then place the food on the broil pan insert if using a broiler pan and insert 6 Place the broiler pan and insert on the oven rack 7 Broil on one side until food is brow...

Page 24: ...n will appear before the number to indicate that the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount of degrees 4 To accept the change wait for the oven control to provide an acceptance beep Table 3 Broil recommendations Food item Rack Position Temperature Cook time in minutes 1st side 2nd side Doneness Steak 1 thick 5 5 HI 6 00 7 00 4 00 5 00 Rare Medium Pork Chops 3 4 thick 4 HI 8 00 6 00 Well Chick...

Page 25: ...nd water or a 50 50 solution of vinegar and water Do not spray liquids directly on the oven control and display area Do not use large amounts of water on the control panel excess water on the control area may cause damage to the appliance Do not use other liquid cleaners abrasive cleaners scouring pads or paper towels they will damage the finish Control knobs Using a soft cloth clean with mild dis...

Page 26: ...ecome damaged during future heating Do not spray oven cleaner on any electrical controls or switches Do not spray or allow oven cleaner to build up on the oven temperature sensing probe Do not spray cleaner on oven door trim door gasket plastic drawer glides handles or any exterior surfaces of the appliance Ammonia must be rinsed before operating the oven Provide adequate ventilation Oven door Use...

Page 27: ...top surface without a pan Drop heavy or hard objects on the ceramic glass cooktop they may cause it to crack Cooktop Cleaning For light to moderate soil For light to moderate soil Apply a few drops of cooktop cleaning cream directly to the cooktop Use a clean paper towel to clean the entire cooktop surface Make sure the cooktop is cleaned thoroughly leaving no residue Do not use the towel you use ...

Page 28: ...oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Aluminum foil linings may trap heat causing a fire hazard Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire Aluminum foil Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can damage the cooktop Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to to...

Page 29: ...roller pins located on each side of the oven door frame See Figure 19 and Figure 20 The hook of the hinge arms must be fully seated onto the roller pins 3 Fully open the oven door horizontal with floor See Figure 17 4 Push the door hinge locks up towards and into the oven frame on both left and right oven door hinges to the locked position See Figure 18 5 Close the oven door The door is heavy For ...

Page 30: ...appliance bulb 3 Turn the power back on again at the main source or plug the appliance back in 4 Be sure to reset the time of day on the clock Remove and replace storage drawer some models Use the storage drawer for storing cooking utensils The drawer can be removed to facilitate cleaning under the range Use care when handling the drawer Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are cool before ...

Page 31: ...er than recom mended Cakes not done in center Oven too hot Incorrect pan size Pan not centered in oven Glass cookware slow heat conductor Set oven temperature 25 F 13 C lower than recom mended Use pan size suggested in recipe Use proper rack position and place pan so there are at least 2 5 1 cm of space on all sides of pan Reduce temperature and increase cook time or use shiny bakeware Cakes not l...

Page 32: ...mokes excessively when broiling Incorrect setting Follow the To cancel baking press OFF instructions on page 22 Meat too close to the broil element or burner Reposition the broil pan to provide proper clearance between the meat and broil element or burner Remove excess fat from meat Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling but do not cut into lean Grease build up on oven surfaces Regular clean...

Page 33: ...rks on the cooktop Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface Do not slide metal utensils on the cooktop surface Apply cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface Buff with a non abrasive cloth or sponge For more information see Cooktop Mainte nance on page 27 Brown streaks or specks on cooktop surface Boil overs are cooked onto the surface When cooktop is cool use a razor blade sc...

Page 34: ...ersons other than authorized service companies or external causes such as abuse misuse inadequate power supply accidents fires or acts of God CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED HEREIN CLAIMS BASED ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR ...